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Brush fires break out across SoCal amid extreme heat; evacuation orders in effect
An extreme heat wave that has its grip on Southern California is increasing the risk of fires and keeping firefighters on high alert.Several fires broke out across the region over the weekend, prompting some residents to be evacuated from their homes. Crews on Monday continued their efforts to suppress the flames with more days of hot temperatures ahead.The Vista FireThe Vista Fire broke out in the San Bernardino National Forest Sunday morning.It has scorched about 588 acres so far with 0% containment. Evacuation orders were issued for the Mt. Baldy Ski Resort out of an abundance of caution. The fire...
Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch in path of 19,000 acre fire burning in Santa Barbara County
Firefighters are continuing an uphill battle in Santa Barbara County, where the Lake Fire swelled to nearly 19,000 acres over the weekend. The blaze was first reported on Friday at around 3:45 p.m. near Zaca Lake and Saint Lucia Road, according to Cal Fire. After more than 48 hours, the fire has consumed 18,995 acres and remains just 8% contained with more than 600 firefighters currently engaged in the firefight. On top of ground units, 10 helicopters and numerous other water-dropping aircraft are assisting with the ongoing suppression efforts. Not only are they dealing with exceedingly dry conditions, crews are also forced to...
Images show wildfires burning across California
Firefighters in California battled at least 18 wildfires on Tuesday, including a 41-square-mile (106-square-kilometer) blaze in the mountains of Santa Barbara County and a 2-square-mile (5-square-kilometer) fire north of Los Angeles.
Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch Threatened by Southern California Wildfire
Rampant wildfires in southern California have forced evacuations in Santa Barbara County, including the area that is home to Michael Jackson’s former Neverland Ranch.Michael Jackson's Heirs Have Not Received Any Money Amid Estate's IRS Dispute According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention (CAL FIRE), the Lake Fire — currently spanning over 13,000 acres and one of 21 wildfires currently burning in California — was zero percent contained as of Sunday morning. The blaze forced the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department to evacuate residents throughout the county, including the 5000 block of Figueroa Mountain Road where Michael Jackson’s former...
Firefighters Extinguish Santa Maria Barn Fire
An unoccupied barn caught fire in Santa Maria on Sunday evening. At 5:27 p.m., Santa Barbara County and Santa Maria City firefighters responded to 3510 Telephone Road for a reported fire. Crews discovered a barn and nearby vegetation on fire. The structure sustained some damage and approximately 1/10 of an...
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